Chris Gotterup claims John Deere Classic title with final round surge
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 9:49 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Chris Gotterup secured the title at the 2026 John Deere Classic, finishing with a 9-under 62 in the final round. His performance included key moments such as Ben Kohles bogeying the 18th hole, which helped seal Gotterup's victory. This win marks Gotterup's fifth career win and third of the PGA Tour season. In a personal touch, he was accompanied by his brother Patrick, who served as his caddie during the tournament. The tournament concluded with an emotional post-round interview featuring both brothers.
- •Gotterup finished the tournament with a 9-under 62.
- •Ben Kohles bogeyed the 18th hole during the final round.
- •This is Gotterup's third win on the PGA Tour this season.
- •He played alongside his brother Patrick, who was his caddie.
- •The victory adds to his total of five career wins.
- 3:56 PMYahoo Sports — Chris Gotterup wins John Deere Classic for fifth PGA Tour victory
- 9:09 AMYahoo Sports — Chris Gotterup passes $7 million in earnings after winning John Deere Classic
- 9:09 AMYahoo Sports — Chris Gotterup's fifth PGA Tour title returns him top 10 of FedEx Cup
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Chris Gotterup's clubs: What's in his John Deere Classic-winning bag
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Kohles' 72nd-hole disaster hands Chris Gotterup John Deere title
- 12:18 AMESPN Golf — Gotterup fires 62, wins Deere with brother on bag
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Chris Gotterup storms from behind at John Deere Classic for third PGA Tour win in 2026
- 11:08 PMYahoo Sports — Chris Gotterup wins John Deere Classic with a 62 and late help from Ben Kohles
"Chris Gotterup made up a five-shot deficit Sunday by closing with a 9-under 62 to win the John Deere Classic for his fourth PGA Tour title in the last 12 months.
"Chris Gotterup is a three-time winner on the PGA Tour this year after claiming the John Deere Classic in a stunning victory over Ben Kohles on Sunday.
"With his little brother on the bag, Chris Gotterup erased a five-shot deficit to win the John Deere Classic, his third PGA Tour victory in 2026.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 3:56 PMChris Gotterup wins John Deere Classic for fifth PGA Tour victory
Chris Gotterup is having quite the season on the PGA Tour
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 9:09 AMChris Gotterup passes $7 million in earnings after winning John Deere Classic
Chris Gotterup's fifth PGA Tour title enabled him to pass $7 million for the season and get back into the top 10 on the money list.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 9:09 AMChris Gotterup's fifth PGA Tour title returns him top 10 of FedEx Cup
Chris Gotterup was an early leader this season on the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup. He's back in the top 10 after winning the John Deere Classic.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 3:20 AMChris Gotterup's clubs: What's in his John Deere Classic-winning bag
Chris Gotterup won the 2026 John Deere Classic on Sunday for his fifth PGA Tour win.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 3:00 AMBen Kohles' 72nd-hole disaster hands Chris Gotterup John Deere title
Ben Kohles had the John Deere Classic in his grasp but a 72nd-hole disaster handed Chris Gotterup the title in the Quad Cities.
- ESPN GolfJul 6, 2026, 12:18 AMGotterup fires 62, wins Deere with brother on bag
Chris Gotterup made up a five-shot deficit Sunday by closing with a 9-under 62 to win the John Deere Classic for his fourth PGA Tour title in the last 12 months.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 12:00 AMChris Gotterup storms from behind at John Deere Classic for third PGA Tour win in 2026
With his little brother on the bag, Chris Gotterup erased a five-shot deficit to win the John Deere Classic, his third PGA Tour victory in 2026.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 11:08 PMChris Gotterup wins John Deere Classic with a 62 and late help from Ben Kohles
Gotterup next week defends his title in the Scottish Open, where he began his remarkable run to reach the top 10 in the world.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 9:49 PMChris Gotterup comes from behind to claim John Deere Classic
Chris Gotterup is a three-time winner on the PGA Tour this year after claiming the John Deere Classic in a stunning victory over Ben Kohles on Sunday.
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